re·use
(ˌ)rē-ˈyüz 
reused; reusing; reuses
: to use again especially in a different way or after reclaiming or reprocessing
the need to reuse scarce resources
reuse packing material as insulation
re·use
(ˌ)rē-ˈyüs
: further, different, or repeated use
Examples of reuse in a Sentence
Verb
I can reuse that container.
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Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
Microsoft, OpenAI’s main partner, has an exclusive license to reuse OpenAI’s tech in its own products, which expires once Mr. Altman’s company reaches the milestone.
—Edmund Lee, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
This presents the perfect opportunity to reduce, reuse and recycle without compromising the desire to give gifts and enjoy the festive season.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Under that scenario, reused fake trees are better because their carbon footprint is spread over several years.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
Microsoft, OpenAI’s main partner, has an exclusive license to reuse OpenAI’s tech in its own products, which expires once Mr. Altman’s company reaches the milestone.
—Edmund Lee, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
The podcast features highlights from the event, sponsored by Kia, which focused on ways to cut plastic production, encourage the reuse of plastic containers and improve plastic recycling.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
This presents the perfect opportunity to reduce, reuse and recycle without compromising the desire to give gifts and enjoy the festive season.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuse. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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